EP4132001A1 - Headband cushion - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a headband padding 1 for a headband 2.1 of headphones 2, comprising a padding element 1.1 and a holding means 4 for fixing the padding element 1.1 to the headband 2.1, the padding element 1.1 having a cushion side 5 that can be placed against a head 3 and an opposite side 6 of the bracket , wherein the holding means 1.8 is designed to be lockable and reversibly detachable in such a way that the headband padding 1 can be attached and removed from the headband 2.1.

Description

The invention relates to a headband padding for a headband of headphones, having a padding element and a holding means for fixing the padding element to the headband, the padding element having a cushion side that can be placed against a head and an opposite side of the bracket, the holding means being designed to be lockable and reversibly detachable that the headband padding is attachable to the headband and detachable from the headband. The holding means can be closed in a non-positive and/or positive manner.

It's already a headband pad from the DE 1 209 163 A known. This consists of a foam cushion which is glued to the headband with a leather strap.

From the US 2019/0356976 A1 , the DE 7204993 U , the EP 2986027 A1 , the US 2018/0262825 A1 , the U.S. 2018/0302708 A1 , the WO 2019/177510 A1 , the UK 9112502U1 , the WO 2015/077315 A1 , the CN 211209904 U , the WO 2018/103141 A1 and the DE 29905370 U1 detachably arranged headband pads are also known. The DE 102013000562 A1 also describes a headband pad.

The invention is based on the object of designing and arranging a headband padding in such a way that improved handling is ensured.

The object is achieved according to the invention in that the padding element has a width B and a length L and a first cutout, which is used to accommodate a headband, the padding element having a second cutout, which is used to accommodate a connecting cable of the headphones, the padding element a third recess for receiving another part of the headband, the first recess, the second recess and the third recess extending over the length L. It can be advantageous if the extension takes place over at least 50% of the length L. It can also be advantageous if the extension is more than 70%, 80%, 90% or 100% done. The cutout is advantageously on the side of the headband and extends over said part of the length L. This ensures that the headband is received within the cutout, thus preventing the headband padding from slipping sideways. A flexible positioning of the headband padding in the direction of the length L relative to the headband is still possible. Thanks to the recess, the headband is integrated into the padding element and is not bulky, so that the headband padding can also be worn comfortably together with a head protection hood. The second recess is advantageously provided on the temple side. It also extends over the entire length L. This also ensures a defined positioning of the connection line within the headband padding. A flexible positioning in the direction of the length L, and thus a displacement of the connection line in the direction of the length L, is also possible within the second recess. The connecting cable is thus integrated into the headband padding and is not bulky, so that the headband padding can also be worn comfortably together with a head protection hood. The fact that the connection line is only laid in the second cutout means that it can be easily installed and removed if necessary. The third recess is also provided on the temple side. It also extends over the entire length L. The second recess can be provided with respect to a width B between the first and the third recess. The third recess in turn serves to accommodate a further part of the headband or a second headband segment, which can be positioned in a correspondingly defined manner and slidably accommodated within the recess in the direction of the length L. The first and third recesses have a maximum spacing with respect to the width B, which ensures optimal support or fixation on the user's head. All three recesses ensure an optimal fit and hold of the headband and the connecting cable on the one hand and a low overall height on the other hand with a view to wearing it together with or under a protective head hood. When it comes to the interior design of the head protection hood, only the space required for the headband padding or the padding element has to be taken into account. The respective cut-out can be a longitudinal groove, which is open at the top, within the cushion element act. The longitudinal groove is preferably also open laterally at the respective end area. The headband pad is also removable at any time for cleaning and/or decontamination or for replacement due to wear and tear.

It can advantageously be provided that the holding means has at least one locking tab, by means of which the padding element can be fixed to the headband. The at least one cutout can be covered by means of the locking tab and a headband or a connecting line contained therein can be fixed accordingly. In the fixed state, the closure tab extends over one cutout or a plurality of cutouts. The padding element can be fixed to the headband by means of the locking tabs, it being possible for the headband to be attached in the at least first recess. Thus, the closure means does not impede the cushioned abutment between the cushion member and the user's head.

It can be of particular importance for the present invention if the holding means has a first closure means, in which case the at least one closure flap can be brought into closure with the padding element at least indirectly via the first closure means. The first closure means is attached to the bracket side.

In connection with the design and arrangement according to the invention, it can be advantageous if the padding element has a base body with an outer layer, the closure tabs being an integral part of the outer layer or if the closure tabs are formed by the outer layer. Thus, a simple production of the outer layer including the closure tabs is possible.

It can also be advantageous if the holding means has a second closure means which can be brought into the releasable closure with the first closure means. The closure means is attached to the closure flap. The first and the second closure means can be cooperating elements of a Velcro fastener. By using a second means of closure, advantageously in the embodiment of a hook-and-loop fastener element, a secure hold and easy opening and closing of the closure means are ensured. Other combinations of closure means are also conceivable, in which at least one side has Velcro-like properties such as hooks, while the other side has corresponding recesses, loops or the like for latching or hooking in the hooks.

In addition, it can be advantageous if the respective closure tab is provided laterally on an edge of the padding element between the pillow side and the hanger side. As a result, it is possible to close or turn over the closure tab on the side of the headband and correspondingly fix the headband. It is also conceivable to place the locking tabs in other zones on the side of the temples, as long as they ensure that the respective recesses are closed by turning them over. The pillow side is advantageously free of closure tabs.

Furthermore, it can be advantageous if the padding element has at least one recess which extends over the width B. The recess extends over the entire width B and is provided on the temple side. The recess serves to make it easier to adjust the headband padding in relation to the basic curvature of the headband. As a result, creases or similar disruptive influences, especially on the cushion side, are avoided.

In addition, it can be advantageous if the recess is designed as a groove which is open laterally in an end area and at the top. The longitudinal groove serves to accommodate a headband installed at the end of an earpiece and to accommodate a connecting line installed at the end of an earpiece. The inclusion in the longitudinal groove is effected by inserting the headband or the connection line into the longitudinal opening of the longitudinal groove which is open at the top, thus inserting it in a direction Re transverse to a direction RI in which the length L extends.

It can be advantageous if an outer surface of the upholstery element, which forms at least the cushion side, has no structure, is smooth, non-porous and/or waterproof. The outer surface is therefore easy to clean and decontaminate.

Finally, it can be advantageous if the cushion side is designed without recesses and/or recesses. This ensures easy handling and easy application to a user's head.

It can also be advantageous for this purpose if the padding element has a base body, with the base body being designed as a gel cushion. In this case, the outer layer is designed as a separate outer layer from the base body. The outer layer surrounds the base body at least partially or completely. Gel pads have known advantages in terms of their flexibility or adaptability and the cushioning properties associated therewith.

Furthermore, a system is advantageous consisting of a headband padding as described above and with a cover in which the headband padding is integrated, with the cover being detachably attached to the headband padding. The cover can be made of washable fabric or textile. The cover can thus be cleaned separately. Due to the detachable cover, the connection line can be installed and removed or exchanged in a simple manner in the second recess or the headband in the first and third recess if necessary.

It can be advantageous here if a headband of a headphone is also provided, which is inserted into the headband padding. The headband, which is accommodated in the first and third recess, can also be easily removed or exchanged due to the detachable cover. The same applies to replacing the headband padding with regard to the headband.

Figur 1a

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Kopfbügelpolsters von der Bügelseite;

Figur 1

b eine Prinzipskizze als Schnittdarstellung des Kopfbügelpolsters;

Figur 2

eine Ansicht des Kopfbügelpolsters von der Kissenseite;

Figur 3

das Kopfbügelpolster montiert an einem Kopfbügel in der Ansicht von oben;

Figur 4

das Kopfbügelpolster nach Figur 3 mit einem Stoffüberzug.

Further advantages and details of the invention are explained in the patent claims and in the description and shown in the figures. It shows:

Figure 1a

a perspective view of a headband pad from the temple side;

figure 1

b a schematic diagram as a sectional view of the headband padding;

figure 2

a view of the headband padding from the pillow side;

figure 3

the headband pad mounted on a headband in top view;

figure 4

the headband padding figure 3 with a fabric cover.

a in Figure 1a and 1b The headband padding 1 shown is formed from a base body 1.3, such as silicone, which is surrounded by an outer layer 1.4. Provided within the cushion element 1.1 formed in this way are three recesses 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, which are designed as upwardly open longitudinal grooves, and a recess 1.2 running at right angles thereto. The latter extends over the width B of the padding element 1.1, while the three recesses 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 extend over the length L of the padding element 1.1.

The respective longitudinal groove 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 is preferably also open laterally at the respective end region 8a. The longitudinal groove serves to accommodate a headband 2.1 installed on the end of an earpiece 2 and to accommodate a connecting line 2.2 installed on an earpiece 2 at the end. It is placed in the longitudinal groove by inserting the headband 2.1 or the connection line 2.2 in the longitudinal opening 8b of the longitudinal groove 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, which is open at the top, thus inserting it in a direction Re transverse to the direction RI of the length L.

In addition, the upholstery element 1.1 has a plurality of closure tabs 4.1 on one longitudinal side of the upholstery element 1.1 and, moreover, a plurality of closure tabs 4.2 on the opposite side of the upholstery element 1.1. The various locking tabs 4.1, 4.2 are in accordance with Figure 1b attached or articulated to an edge 1.8 of the padding element 1.1 and can be placed on the bracket side 6 of the padding element 1.1 via the recesses 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 located therein. The latter to close the recesses 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 or the headband 2.1 or connecting line 2.2 located therein.

For the purpose of releasably fastening the respective closure flap 4.1, 4.2 on the bracket side 6 of the padding element 1.1, several first closure means 4.3, 4.4 and, in addition, several second closure means 4.5, 4.6 are provided, which according to the embodiment Figure 1a to 4 are designed as Velcro. Thus, the closure tabs 4.1, 4.2 can be repeatedly detached from the side 6 of the hanger or fixed on the side 6 of the hanger.

Within the aforementioned recesses 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 are as in figure 3 shown two headbands 2.1 and also a connecting line 2.2 of the headphones located on the headband 2 or ear cups inserted and as in Figure 1b or. figure 3 to be seen held within the respective recess 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 by means of said closure tabs 4.1, 4.2.

The padding element 1.1 has, as stated, a base body 1.3 which is preferably made of silicone and is encapsulated with an outer layer 1.4. In addition to silicone, the base body 1.3 can also consist of foam or a similar soft plastic.

The two headbands 2.1 are mounted in the two outer recesses, i.e. within the first recess 1.5 and within the third recess 1.7, while the connecting line 2.2 is mounted within the second recess 1.6, which is located between the two recesses 1.5, 1.7. As in figure 3 As can be seen, the padding element 1.1 is kinked in the area of the recess 1.2, which runs over the course of the width B, so that an adaptation to the shape of the headband 2.1 is possible without the formation of folds.

As in figure 4 shown, the padding element 1.1 attached to the headband 2.1 or the headband padding 1 formed in this way is provided with a fabric cover 7, as also in FIG Figure 1b shown. The cover 7 is also fastened using similar closure means such as hook and loop fasteners and can be correspondingly reversibly removed or installed and washed.

The headband padding 1 designed in this way has a smooth, easy-to-decontaminate or easy-to-clean surface, at least on the cushion side 5, with cleaning being able to take place with the padding element 1.1 or with the headband padding 1 removed. In addition, the headband padding 1 can be exchanged via said closure tabs 4.1, 4.2.

After Figure 1a the closure tabs 4.1 extend during closure only starting from the edge 1.8 to over the first recess 1.5 and can be fastened there to the padding element 1.1 via said first and second closure means 4.3, 4.5. The other closure tabs 4.2 are larger and extend from the edge 1.8 over the second recess 1.6 and the third recess 1.7 and can be fastened to the bracket side 6 of the padding element 1.1 via said first and second closure means 4.4, 4.6. The latter also applies to the remaining web of the upholstery element 1.1 between the second recess 1.6 and the third recess 1.7.

In the embodiment shown here, the closure tabs 4.1, 4.2 are an integral part of the outer layer 1.4. The first and second closure means 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 are attached to said closure flaps 4.1, 4.2, preferably by glue.

Reference List

1

headband pads

1.1

upholstery element

1.2

recess

1.3

body

1.4

outer layer

1.5

first recess, groove

1.6

second recess, groove

1.7

third recess, groove

1.8

edge

1.9

outer surface

2

headphones, earpiece

2.1

headband

2.2

connecting cable

3

Head

4

holding means

4.1

locking tab

4.2

locking tab

4.3

first means of closure

4.4

first means of closure

4.5

second means of closure

4.6

second means of closure

5

pillow side

6

ironing side

7

coating

8a

end area

8b

opening

B

Broad

L

length
Direction_Re
Direction_RI

Claims (13)

Headband padding (1) for a headband (2.1) of a headphone (2), having a padding element (1.1) and holding means (4) for fixing the padding element (1.1) to the headband (2.1), the padding element (1.1) holding a head against a head (3) has a cushion side (5) that can be placed on it and an opposite side (6) of the headband, the holding means (4) being designed to be lockable and reversibly detachable in such a way that the headband padding (1) can be attached to the headband (2.1) and removed from the headband (2.1). is,
characterized,
that the padding element (1.1) has a width B and a length L and a first cutout (1.5), the first cutout (1.5) serving to accommodate a headband (2.1), the padding element (1.1) having a second cutout (1.6) which serves to accommodate a connection line (2.2) of the headphones (2), the padding element (1.1) having a third cutout (1.7) which serves to accommodate a further part of the headband (2.1), the first cutout ( 1.5), the second recess (1.6) and the third recess (1.7) extend over the length L. Headband padding (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the holding means (4) has at least one closure tab (4.1, 4.2) by means of which the padding element (1.1) can be fixed to the headband (2.1). Headband padding (1) according to claim 2,
characterized,
that the holding means (4) has a first closure means (4.3, 4.4), wherein the at least one closure flap (4.1, 4.2) can be brought into closure with the padding element (1.1) at least indirectly via the first closure means (4.3, 4.4). Headband padding (1) according to claim 2 or 3,
characterized,
that the padding element (1.1) has a base body (1.3) with an outer layer (1.4), with the closure tabs (4.1, 4.2) being an integral part of the outer layer (1.4) or that the closure tabs (4.1, 4.2) extend through the outer layer (1.4) are formed. Headband padding (1) according to one of the preceding claims 2 to 4,
characterized,
that the holding means (4) has a second closure means (4.5, 4.6) which can be brought into the releasable closure with the first closure means (4.3, 4.4). Headband padding (1) according to one of the preceding claims 2 to 5,
characterized,
that the respective closure flap (4.1, 4.2) is provided laterally on an edge (1.8) of the upholstery element (1.1) between the cushion side (5) and the hanger side (6). Headband padding (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the padding element (1.1) has at least one recess (1.2) which extends over the width B. Headband padding (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the recess (1.5, 1.6, 1.7) is designed as a groove which is open laterally in an end region (8a) and at the top. Headband padding (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that an outer surface (1.9) of the padding element (1.1), which forms at least the cushion side (5), is structured and/or smooth and/or non-porous and/or waterproof. Headband padding (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the cushion side (5) is designed without recesses and/or without recesses. Headband padding (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the padding element (1.1) has a base body (1.3), the base body (1.3) being designed as a gel cushion. System consisting of a headband padding (1) according to one of the preceding claims and with a cover (7) into which the headband padding (1) is integrated, the covering (7) being detachably fastened to the headband padding (1). System according to claim 12,
characterized,
that a headband (2.1) of a headphone (2) is also provided, which is inserted into the headband padding (1).

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